Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the March 2026 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…
If you’re a U.S. citizen hoping to sponsor your brother or sister for a green card in 2026, patience is essential. Unlike spouses or parents, siblings fall into a backlogged family preference category that can take many years (sometimes decades) to move forward. Here’s what actually controls the timeline, how…
New immigration rules under Donald Trump will soon bar green card holders from receiving certain SBA government loans, while also introducing heightened scrutiny and travel restrictions for both domestic and international travel. #1 Green Card Holders Banned from Receiving SBA Loans Under a major policy change by the U.S. Small…
Still holding a green card in 2026? You might be missing out—big time. While lawful permanent residence offers stability, it also comes with limits that many immigrants don’t realize until it’s too late. From travel and tax exposure to voting rights and deportation risk, the gap between a green card…
I-751 denials for conditional residents are surging in 2026, and many conditional green card holders are being caught off guard. What used to be a routine filing is now under intense scrutiny, with even minor errors triggering denials. As USCIS tightens standards, understanding the risks—and how to avoid them—has never…
In the wake of a deadly shooting at Brown University, the Trump administration has suspended the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa program — better known as the Green Card Lottery — after learning the suspected shooter entered the country using the program. The decision, announced by the Secretary of the Department…
Overstaying a U.S. visa can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t always mean your options are gone. In fact, there are legal pathways that may allow certain individuals to remain in the United States even after a visa has expired. In this post, we’ll break down three lawful options, explain who they…
The Gold Card permanent residence program is now open. Under this initiative, foreign nationals—or their employers—may apply for lawful permanent residence by: Paying a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee for each applicant and dependent, and Making a gift donation of $1 million for individual applicants, or $2 million for corporate-sponsored applicants…
Major changes are coming to the marriage-based green card process in 2026, including stricter vetting, heightened enforcement, expanded evidence requirements, and increased detention of applicants flagged for further review at interviews. To find out more, please keep on watching. What to Expect: Shift Toward Heightened Enforcement In 2025, internal policy…
Navigating the U.S. immigration system is difficult enough — but what many people don’t realize is that even legal immigrants can face deportation for mistakes they never knew were serious. From minor paperwork oversights to everyday misunderstandings of immigration rules, these pitfalls can put lawful status at risk without warning.…